McNeil was sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall, along with John Popik as deputy chief, the Stratford Star said.
He plans to expand the police force to a full staff of 110 officers from its current 98, reported the Stratford Star.
A more formal ceremony is planned for sometime in August, the Stratford Star noted.
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